Prevent A Heart Attack: Part II

lose weight

Losing weight does not necessarily mean that you must starve yourself. You can lose those extra pounds by exercising regularly and eating healthy. The average man should aim to exercise at least three times a week for about thirty to forty minutes per session. This is especially important for men over thirty because their metabolism begins to slow down and it becomes harder for them to lose weight.

A great way to lose weight is to eat smaller portions; avoid second helpings (no matter how tasty); eat less fat by staying away from fried foods (cut the fatty tissue out of the meat before cooking); avoid heavy desserts and chocolate; eat more fruits and vegetables; and eat low-calorie foods like salad with low-fat dressing.

read the label

You can add years to your life by reading the food label. The label can help guide you in a low-fat diet. Before purchasing any products, check the back of the label and make sure it has a low percentage of fat and sodium, fewer calories and more fibre. Look for certain words on food labels and compare the differences. The FDA has set rules on how these words can be used. This means that the producers cannot simply write whatever they want and if the label says "low in fat", then you can expect the product to be low in fat.

Look at the side or back of the package. You will find the facts about what you're eating. Look for these particular words: total fat, sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fat. The percentage of daily value should be less than 5% for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. This may help reduce your chances of suffering from heart disease.